Cantharellus cibarius
Golden Chanterelle
Also known as Pfifferling
EdibleOne of the great wild edibles. Egg-yellow, apricot-scented, with blunt false gills running down the stem.
Edible in this game means: Widely eaten when correctly identified and properly prepared.
Do not use this page to identify a mushroom you intend to eat. It describes one species in general terms and cannot account for lookalikes, regional variation, your own sensitivity or how the mushroom is prepared. Ask a qualified local expert.
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Genus
Cantharellus cibarius sits in the genus Cantharellus. Its close relatives in this game are listed below — worth comparing, because genus-mates are exactly what people confuse.
See also
Cantharellus pallensPale Chanterelle
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Agaricus campestrisField MushroomEdible